CKL
Moscow
Russia
6,473 km
4,022 miles
KGL
Kigali
Rwanda
Distance
6,473 km
4,022 mi / 3,495 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-1h
Europe/Moscow
Heading
189°
south

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Airport Comparison

CKL KGL
Airport Name Chkalovskiy Airport Kigali International Airport
IATA Code CKL KGL
ICAO Code UUMU HRYR
City Moscow Kigali
Country Russia Rwanda
Timezone Europe/Moscow Africa/Kigali
Elevation 499 ft 4,859 ft
Coordinates 55.880000, 38.060000 -1.970000, 30.140000

Moscow (CKL) to Kigali (KGL) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Chkalovskiy Airport (CKL) in Moscow, Russia to Kigali International Airport (KGL) in Kigali, Rwanda is 6,473 kilometers (4,022 miles / 3,495 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying south at a heading of 189°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Russia with Rwanda. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 07:35 in Moscow, it's 06:35 in Kigali.

There is a significant elevation difference of 4,360 feet between the two airports. Kigali International Airport sits higher than Chkalovskiy Airport.

The return flight from Kigali (KGL) to Moscow (CKL) follows a heading of 5° (north). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Chkalovskiy Airport (CKL) and Kigali International Airport (KGL) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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